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Smoke Alarms and Carbon Monoxide Detectors save lives, but many people live in homes without them. Hundreds of people, especially seniors, die from unintentional exposure to carbon monoxide, and thousands... Read More

More than 350,000 fires occur each year and often within the homes of seniors. Some of the leading causes include cooking, portable heaters, and faulty electrical equipment. The National Center for... Read More

Is your home up to the latest National Electrical Code? The National Electrical Code is designed to keep your home and your loved ones safe, but it only enforced with new construction. As a homeowner,... Read More

Home Heating Fire Prevention Tips. Heating equipment caused an estimated 56,000 home fires and caused 470 deaths between 2009 and 2013 according to the National Fire Protection Association. Learn how... Read More

Cooking is the leading cause of home fires and fire injuries. Ranges or cooktops cause 62% of home fires according to the National Fire Protection Association. Learn how to stay safe with these tips. Read More

From 2010 to 2014, the National Fire Protection Association estimated an average of 45,210 home fires caused by electrical failure or malfunction, resulting in an estimated 420 deaths, 1,370 injuries... Read More

Prevention - It saves lives. As a proud supporter of the National Fire Protection Association's Fire Prevention Week initiative, ESFI wants to help you prevent tragedy and remind you how to be proactive... Read More

Between 2009-2013, U.S. fire departments responded to an annual average of 860 home structure fires that began with holiday decorations and an additional 210 home structure fires that began with Christmas... Read More

Fire Prevention Week, sponsored by the National Fire Protection Association, is October 4-10, 2015 with the theme “Hear the Beep Where you Sleep” to remind you that every bedroom needs a working smoke... Read More